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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1902

Page

2

Race for Lawson Cups at Hull Today

At 1 o'clock this afternoon the first race in the Lawson cup series will be sailed from the Hull clubhouse open to all boats of member clubs. The event features multiple classes with prizes and generous cash awards for daily winners and top performers in the series.

Hull Hull-Massachusetts Yacht Club Yacht Racing Association Eastern Corinthian Beverly Harvard Thomas W. Lawson Dorchester Yacht Club

Quincy Cup Challenger Flashlight Demonstrates Speed in Trial Spin

The Quincy cup challenger Flashlight completed a trial spin amid an eight to ten knot breeze. Photographed for the Post, she sailed true to lines and showed notable windward performance for a broad reach capable of challenging rivals at Manchester, with August verdict expected on relative speed.

Post Manchester

McLean Beats Nelson and Moran in Foggy Track Race

Hugh McLean of Chelsea won the motor paced race at Hevere cycle track despite fog and a 21st mile fall caused by a wet track. Nelson placed second after lapping Moran. Moran faltered late as McLean maintained the lead with Blanchard steering.

Hugh McLean Chelsea Joseph Nelson Hevere McLean Nelson Blanchard Moran

Secret Cure for Drunkard Touted in WCTU Endorsement

Nonspecific home remedy claim promotes a tasteless treatment for drunkenness that can be added to tea coffee or food. The promotion notes endorsement by the WCTU and suggests anyone can use it at home at no cost.

W.C.T. U

Flashlight Rivals Hold Windward Edge in 1902 Yachting Test

In Manchester trials the Flashlight shows quick start and steadier windward performance than Outlook and Quincy while Hades trails on certain points. All three boats display strong stiffness, with minimal wake, suggesting near parity and a possible limit to speed in the 1902 season as races approach.

Manchester Quincy Hades

Mineola Wins Again in Larchmont Race Week

In the third race of Larchmont Yacht Club’s race week, three big sloops finished first Mineola took top honors over Yankee by 4 minutes 28 seconds and over Rainbow by 10 minutes 18 seconds. Elmina won the schooner class with Muriel second. Smaller class winners included Indian Snapper Adel aide Eos Rascal Lambkin Knave Onnate WALE Ula and Trilka.

New York Larchmont Yacht Club Mineola Yankee Rainbow Elmina Muriel Adelaide

East Boston water carnival planned at Wood Island Park

Plans mature for a large water sports carnival in East Boston under the association at Wood Island Park. The event is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in August and aims to be one of the citys biggest and most successful carnivals of its kind.

East Boston Wood Island Park

YACHTS AND YACHTSMEN IN SAILING SEASON OVERHAULS

The 25-foot Chewink II owned by F G Macomber Jr undergoes rudder changes as the Sehoomook is readying for East Gloucester and Hull races. Marblehead week opens with association contests and club championships, including Quineven defender Outlook and Little Haste. The Quakeress sells to Philadelphia yachtsman Joyce as Beverly Yacht Club gears for Wing's Neck racing.

Chewink II F. G. Macomber, Jr North Shore Sehoomook East Gloucester Hull Oomook Benjamin A. Smith Gloucester Corinthian Yacht Club Marblehead Manchester Bay W. Starling Burgess Crownirshield Savin Hill Yacht Club Dorchester Tay Dorchester Yacht Club Eastern Yacht Club Half Way Rock New York Puzzard’s Commodore Cutney Bent Annisquam Wing's Neck Regcular Club

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised Cure for Scrofula

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical, permanent cure for scrofula and related ailments noting symptoms like neck swellings and debility. It claims the tonic expels humors and rebuilds the body for all ages, alongside Hood's Pills as a liver remedy and mild cathartic.

Hood Fiood

Brookline Carnival Plans Include Races and Exhibitions

The program under Matthew M. Leary outlines events for a Brookline carnival at Wood Island park. It features races for beginners, a ladies race, policemen and obstacle races, a fat men's race, water polo and water baseball between Brookline Swimming Club and East Boston A A, tug of war among fishermen and sailors, and special 50 and 10 yard races for club members with exhibitions by McCusker Horan and Leavitt. The Municipal Band will play, thanks to Alderman John L. Kelly. Committees on depations and subscriptions, reception, and events are listed with numerous local names.

Matthew M. Leary Wood Island Bath House Brookline Swimming Club East Boston William Mclaughlin Walter O. Bee Charles Sanderson Charles W. Pigeon J. W. Curren John Metuilen Charles O'Keefe T. Mansfield W. Simpson Guy Melvin Daniel Killien Louis Kelley Wiliam Fairclough Herbert Summer Henry Higgins Joseph Killien Joseph Carter Mex Quillan Jeremiah Leary Joseph Fender James Butler Matthew Lyons Will'am Greenall Joseph McWeeny Ohn J. Driscoll William Greenall

Duggan’s New Boat Wins Two at Montreal Trials

Duggan’s new unnamed boat won both trial races for the Seawanhaka cup defender at Montreal. It defeated Senneville, last year’s defender, by a comfortable margin in moderate breeze. Only two centreboards were used, the middle one removed as useless.

Montreal Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club Duggan Senneville

Lipton Files Answer in Barrie Suit

Through his attorneys Sir Thomas Lipton filed his answer to David Barrie’s claim with the U S district court clerk. The answer states that any services Barrie rendered were paid for.

New York Sir Thomas Lipton David Barrie United States District Court Sir Thomas Barrie

Whitman Beats Ware At Nahant

Nahant July 2 The round robin tennis tournament opened with two matches and strong play. M D Whitman defeated L E Ware while B C Wright beat W J Clothier. Tomorrow Clothier meets Whitman at 11 and Wright faces Ware at 2 30 with doubles and consolation rounds also resuming.

Nahant BG Wright W. J. Clothier M. D. Whitman L. E. Ware Whitman Ware Clothier Wright Blagden Atkinson Codman Huntington Wheatland Lovering Ward Davis Motley Pier

Cadillac Wins Lake Race At Toledo In Interlake Meet

The Interlake Yacht meet started in ideal conditions as 16 boats lined up at 9:10 for a five mile to windward and return course. Cadillac won the 35 foot class and the sweep cup by ten minutes eleven seconds with Detroit second nine seconds behind on time allowance.

Toledo Cadillac Detroit

Harness star Tom Calhoun collapses during race at Syracuse meet

The Central New York harness meet saw Tom Calhoun collapse near the quarter in heat four of the 2:10 pace from valvular heart disease after a rush of blood. Alvina Wilkes won the heat with 2 16 1 4 best time, while other results included Gosnell fined for holding back Fred M., Frank Gorman winning, Gold Burr clocking 2 17 1 4, and Sphinx Lassie taking tenth in the 2:23 trot.

Syracuse N. Y New York Tom Calhoun Albany Providence Readville Alvina Wilkes Gosnell Fred M Frank Gorman Gold Burr Sphinx Lassie Detroit Hattie Mack

Sensations at Cleveland Grand Circuit Races

The 2:04 pace and 2:07 trot thrilled a record crowd in Cleveland. Dan Patch won the pace cutting to 2:03 8 4 after a rally by Riley B in heat one. The Monk won the 2:07 trot after a disputed drive by Spear and a late challenge by Lord Derby.

Cleveland Dan Patch Riley B Lord Derby Spear George Saunders Monk Dolly Dillon Poindexter Dawson Hesperus Wauban Direct Hal Crescens

Fine opening meet at Westfield track event

The New Westfield Driving Association opened its first meet at Woronoco Park with strong performances. Dewey led the 3-minute pace in 2:24, Mary B. won the 3-minute trot in 2:26, and Brownie took the 2:23 pace with a 2:18 1 2 best time in a nonstraight-heat race.

Kramer Defeats Major Taylor in National Half Mile

Frank Kramer beat Major Taylor in the final heat of the National Cycling Association championship half mile race by less than a foot. The victory marks Kramer’s third straight first place in the series.

Washington, D. C Frank Kramer Taylor National Cycling Association Kramer

Jockey Taylor Dies From Harlem Jump Injury

Chicago report notes jockey Taylor died from injuries sustained in a jump at Harlem on opening day after a race last Monday.

Chicago Taylor Harlem

Memphis Wins Injunction Over Southern Association Over St Vrain

The Memphis Base Ball Club secured an injunction from Chancellor McConnell barring the Southern Association from interfering with pitcher St Vrain who is claimed to be under contract in another league. The ruling allows Memphis to field St Vrain in games against any Southern Association club. A later line advertises Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne.

Chattanooga Tenn Memphis Baseball Club Southern Association of Baseball Clubs St. Vrain Memphis McConnell Southern Association

Thousands Hear Bryan at Busy League Gathering

At Young's Hotel the league headquarters drew crowds all day as people sought dinner tickets or hoped to hear speeches without tickets. Messages poured in supporting Edward M. Shepard for president, including a letter from Rev. A A Berle of Brighton.

Patrick A. Collins Edward M. Shepard Edward W. Carmack William J. Bryan League Young’s Hotel A. A. Berle Brighton

Reverend Berle States Political Stance in New England Letter

The Rev. A. A. Berle of Brighton Congregational Church writes from Boseawan New Hampshire to Secretary Hollis of the New England Democratic League. He says he is anti imperialist and would not join any Kansas City platform aligned group yet admires Bryan and Cleveland. He identifies as a Lincoln Republican seeking unity among Bryan and Cleveland supporters while pushing for constitutional government and supports Mr Shepard for president.

A. A. Berle Brighton Congregational Church Boseawan N. H Hollis New England Democratic League Bryan Shepard Cleveland Kansas City Abraham Lincoln McKinley United States

Bryan to address Boston newsboys during visit

William Jennings Bryan will address the Boston newsboys as a guest of the Newsboys' Protective Union. The group will meet at Gilbert Hall Tremont Temple at 10 this morning, with Bryan expressing pleasure to meet the members if schedules permit.

William Jennings Bryan Boston Newsboys’ Protective Union Gilbert Hall Tremont Temple Nathaniel Alferwitch Mr. Bryan

New England Matchups List Lacrosse XVI Cities

The brief sports notice lists four scheduled games across New England: Manchester at Haverhill, Concord at Lawrence, Towell at Dover, and Nashua at Fall River. Local fans anticipate regional rivalries and potential standout performances from visiting squads.

New England Manchester Lawrence Dover Concord Haverhill Lowell Fall River Nashua Lowell Senee Errors Eee Dover Eede Eteeeeeererrrees Haverhiller Lawrence Seer Eeee Een Enee Concord Eeooseereer Teasers Nashua Acer Et Veasersesstes Lawrence Towell Dover

Haverhill Triumphs Over Lowell In Easy Exhibition

Haverhill defeated Lowell 7 to 2 in an exhibition game. Highlights include Hamilton, Herwig, Shineel, Dressler, Stolesb, Laughlin with key hits and Dressler homer. Pitchers Bressler and Goughlin split duties. umpires Ryan and an empty attendance figure noted.

Haverhill Lowell Tomae Ethith Cyanea Canecen Lowell Hamilton Herwig Shineel

Fall River Beats Nashua 4 2 on Costly Thornhill Error

Fall River wins 4 to 2 at Nashua after Thornhill error in third inning allows three runs. Shires makes a sixth inning catch and Jordan hits a three-base hit. Van Zandt leaves injured after first inning. Jordan drives in key runs as Nashua scores in scattered innings. Attendance about 600.

Nashua N. H Fall River Thornhill Shires Jordan van Zandt Nashua Sc Scnees Hafford Wilder Bannon Bowceck Connolly Gokey Wilson Ball Yeager Stanhope Hassett

Dover Wins Loose Game Over Concord 10 to

In Concord, Dover outplayed a rough contest to beat Concord 10 to an uncertain score. Both teams traded chances as the game unfolded with Dover pulling ahead in the final minutes.

Pitchers O'Brien and Green Retire In Tough Hartman Burbage Game

Concord suffers a rough contest as O'Brien and Green exit early. Ca ne ys hitting and Kellys fielding provide punch while Dover and Pulsifer contribute on offense. Burbage Kelly Burrill combine on defense as Hartman holds the line. Attendance tops a hundred.

O'Brien Green Hartman Burbage Caney Kelly Dover

Manchester 3, Lawrence 2 in New England league game

Timely eighth inning hitting propelled Manchester past Lawrence at Varick Park. Win Clark shone in field and at bat as Manchester edges Lawrence 3 to 2 with 500 in attendance.

New England Manchester N. H G Gome Lawrence Varick Park Clark Lawtence Reagan Knoan W. Clark Grant Wiley Cameron Knan Nevers Smith Conroy Whiting Ross Beville

Worcester First Game Results Note

At Worcester six Providence two. Second game Providence two Worcester sixty eight two. At Newark Newark six Rochester one. At Toronto First game Toronto versus Montreal one. Second game Toronto four Montreal one.

Buffalo Toronto Worcester Providence Jersey City Rochester Montreal Newark Worcest

Koch Thesry Corest Tuberculine Cures Lung Disease

Propounds Kochs tuberculine inhalation as a cure for consumption and related lung ailments. Claims global physician endorsement and a shift from stomach-based treatments. Describes Dr Edward Kochs inhalation apparatus and free Boston consultations at 361 Boylston St. with personal visits available.

Prof. Koch Germany Boston Edward Koch Boylston St Koch

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